Vol. 3 No. 6

Healthy Steps to Wellness

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The NetCare 24 hour Nurse Line provides information based on physician approved guidelines such as:

General information on all types of health concerns

Answers about medication usage and interaction *Please have your member ID Number ready for them to assist you.

The NetCare Nurse line Hotline is an immediate,

reliable, and caring source for health

information, education and support.

Living with...

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month June 29 is World Scleroderma Day

Recognized by the Scleroderma Foundation, along with its Chapters and Support Groups, and the world’s scleroderma

community. What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is the hardening and tightening of the skin and con-nective tissues from an overproduction of collagen. For some, it may only affect the skin, but for many people it can go beyond the skin to affect blood vessels, the digestive tract, and internal or-gans (mayoclinic.org). Scleroderma can be categorized into two main types: Systemic and Localized. Systemic forms can affect any part of the body; skin, blood vessels and internal organs, while localized forms affect the skin and sometimes the underlying bones or muscles (sclero.org). Is Scleroderma treatable? There is currently no known drug to cure scleroderma, but medi-cation is available to help control symptoms and prevent compli-cations. Are there other options to controlling my Scleroderma besides Medication? Physical and occupational therapists can help to maintain inde-pendence in daily tasks by managing pain and improving your strength and mobility. As a last resort, surgical options to reduce complications are available (mayoclinic.org).

To learn more visit mayoclinic.org, or talk to a healthcare professional.

Show your support by wearing the color Teal!

DID YOU KNOW…

June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year

More germs are transferred shaking hands than kissing

The average person has about 100,00 scalp hairs

(health24.com)

NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL NETCARE MEMBERS!

FREE Fitness Classes @ The Hilton Guam Resort & Spa

NetCare Health Plus

Featured Rewards

Partner

Bubbly Tea Café

Promo 1: FREE iced green tea/black tea with every purchase of a wrap. Promo 2: 10% off every purchase of $20 or more. Offer

can not be combined with any other promotions or discounts.

PRIMO Surf

10% discount except for hard goods such as surfboards, stand up boards, kayaks, and windsurfers.

June 2017

HOT HULA Instructor: Pinki

MORNING RUN Instructor: Guam Running Club

PILATES Instructor: Lauren

AQUA ZUMBA Instructor: Pinki

Registration required prior to each class at Hilton Wellness Center/Gym

For more information, please contact NetCare’s Customer Service Department

at 472-3610 ext. 201

NetCare Life & Health Insurance, Co. Julale Ctr, Suite 200, 424 W. O’Brien Drive

Hagatna, GU 96910 Tel: 671-472-3610 | Fax: 671-472-3615

www.netcarelifeandhealth.com

Happy Father’s Day to all father’s

From Your NetCare Family

To: All members born in June

From

Your NetCare Family

Know the symptoms of CATARACTS

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, preventing passage of light into the eye. Early detection of cataracts could help you to receive treatment quicker and prevent

extensive vision loss.

Here are the symptoms

Blurred Vision, Clouded, or dim vision

Sensitivity to light

Seeing “halos” around lights

Frequent changes in eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions

Fading or yellowing of colors For more information, visit mayoclinic.org

Beat the heat this summer with Orange Pomegranate Green Tea

Yields: 1—6 servings

Calories: 112 | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fats: 0 g Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 2 mg |

Carbohydrates 26 g | Dietary Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 21 g | Protein 2 g

Ingredients

1/3 cup chilled green tea, no added sweeteners

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup 100% pure pomegranate juice

1 lemon wedge

1 orange slice, garnish

Ice Directions 1. Combine chilled tea and pomegranate juice in one

glass, add a few ice cubes and pour in orange juice. 2. Squeeze lemon into drink 3. Stir and serve

For more recipes, visit Skinnyms.com

TYPES OF HEADACHES

SINUS Pain is usually behind the

forehead and/or cheekbones

CLUSTER Pain is in and around one eye

TENSION Pain is like a hand squeezing the

head (mostly felt in the forehead)

MIGRAINE Pain, nausea and visual changes

are typical of classic form

NATIONAL MIGRAINE & HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH

Recognized by the National Headache Foundation Show your support by wearing the color Purple!

Congratulations To our members in the graduating

Class of 2017 From: Your NetCare Family

It’s purpose is to bring awareness of the options for men and boys in maintaining their health. Encouraging early detection and treatment of

diseases, and information regarding preventable health problems.

Wear blue to show your support of Men’s Health Month!

32.6% of men 20 years and over

suffer from

HYPERTENSION

34.5% of men

20 years and over suffer from

OBESITY

12.4% of men

18 years and over have

FAIR or POOR HEALTH